CVE-2022-41136: WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.0 - CSRF vulnerability leading to Stored XSS

Published Nov 8, 2022
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Updated

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Vladimir Anokhin's Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.0 on WordPress.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate Wordpress<=5.12.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wordpress/Shortcodes Ultimate to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.12.1

Event History

Nov 8, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41136?

CVE-2022-41136 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin <= 5.12.0 on WordPress.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-41136?

CVE-2022-41136 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-41136?

The Shortcodes Ultimate plugin versions up to and including 5.12.0 on WordPress are affected by CVE-2022-41136.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-41136?

To fix CVE-2022-41136, update the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin to a version higher than 5.12.0.

5

What are the references for CVE-2022-41136?

You can refer to the following links for more information on CVE-2022-41136: [Patchstack](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/shortcodes-ultimate/wordpress-shortcodes-ultimate-plugin-5-12-0-csrf-vulnerability-leading-to-stored-xss?_s_id=cve) and [WordPress Plugin Directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/#developers).

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